US20140025173A1 - Glenoid implants having adjustable base plates - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to glenoid implants for shoulder prostheses.
- the invention also relates to support plates for articular bodies suitable for being provided in such glenoid implants.
- the invention also relates to surgical kits including such glenoid implants.
- a glenoid implant typically includes an articular body that is adapted to articulate with the head of a humeral component (for example, the anatomical head of the humerus or a portion of a humeral implant).
- the glenoid implant may provide an anatomical configuration in which the articular body includes a cavity which replaces the glenoid cavity.
- the glenoid implant may provide a reversed configuration in which the articular body includes a hemispherical dome that cooperates with a complementary cavity defined by a humeral implant.
- the articular body may include metal, for example, a titanium alloy, ceramic material, or a synthetic material, for example, polyethylene.
- an implant includes an insert for fixing the articular body to the glenoid.
- the insert is permanently secured in the glenoid by the surgeon before the articular body is positioned on the insert.
- the implant also includes means for securing the rotation of the insert and the articular body in relation to the glenoid.
- the glenoid implant needs to be replaced.
- the insert remains coupled to the glenoid and the articular body is replaced.
- the surgeon may provide, with relative difficulty, a new articular body of a different configuration.
- the implant may be converted from an anatomical configuration to a reversed configuration.
- the glenoid dome must typically be offset toward an inferior portion of the glenoid relative to the position previously defined by the insert.
- the articular center for a glenoid component having an anatomical configuration may be different from the articular center for a glenoid component having a reversed configuration.
- ranges of articular bodies are available which have different offsets of the articular surface.
- the articular bodies are expensive and therefore this solution is not completely satisfactory.
- an object of the present invention is to provide an improved glenoid implant, particularly in terms of versatility, simplicity, and cost of implementation.
- the invention relates to a glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis.
- the glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient.
- the glenoid component includes an articular body for articulating the glenoid implant with a humeral component.
- a plate supports the articular body.
- An anchoring mechanism anchors the glenoid component along an anchoring axis and is adapted to be secured to the glenoid.
- a securing mechanism secures the plate in position relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid.
- An adjustment mechanism facilitates selectively adjusting the position of the plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and in translation transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- the invention improves the versatility, the simplicity, and the cost of implementing a glenoid implant, which may have an anatomical or reversed configuration.
- the anchoring mechanism may remain implanted in the glenoid to facilitate later revision of the shoulder prosthesis.
- the adjustment mechanism facilitates accurate positioning of the plate and, thus, the articular body relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid.
- the offset of the articular body relative to the anchoring mechanism, and thus the glenoid is adjusted via the plate and the adjustment mechanism; as such, a variety of potentially expensive articular bodies are not needed.
- the plate may be rotatably and transversely translatably adjusted to occupy a desired position based on the anatomical dimensions of the shoulder of the patient. In some embodiments, the plate may be pivotably or tiltably adjusted relative to the anchoring axis if the surface of the glenoid is not perpendicular to the anchoring axis.
- implants according to the invention are modular and convertible. In some embodiments, implants according to the invention are provided as part of a surgical kit.
- the adjustment mechanism includes a ball-type connection that is adapted to facilitate adjusting the position of the plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, tiltably relative to the anchoring axis.
- the adjustment mechanism includes a groove formed in the plate. The groove extends in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis and facilitates adjustment of the position of the plate transversely to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis.
- the groove includes at least two cavities that each define a distinct position of the plate transverse to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis.
- the adjustment mechanism includes a pin that cooperates with the anchoring mechanism and the plate to adjust the position of the plate relative to the anchoring axis.
- the articular body has one of an anatomic and a reversed configuration.
- the invention provides a plate for supporting an articular body.
- a plate is part of a glenoid implant as described above.
- the invention relates to a glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis.
- the glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient.
- the glenoid implant includes an anchor adapted to be secured to the glenoid.
- the anchor defines an anchoring axis.
- a base includes a slot adapted to relatively movably receive the anchor. The slot and the anchor facilitate rotational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor about the anchoring axis and translational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis.
- An articular body is adapted to be supported by the base and to articulate with a humeral component.
- the invention provides a surgical kit that includes one or more glenoid implants for a shoulder prosthesis (for example, including a glenoid implant as described above).
- the glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient.
- the kit includes at least one articular body for articulation of the glenoid implant with a humeral component.
- the kit further includes at least one plate for supporting the articular body.
- the kit includes an anchoring mechanism that defines an anchoring axis and is adapted to be secured to the glenoid.
- the kit includes a securing mechanism for securing the position of the plate relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid.
- the kit further includes an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of the at least one plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- the adjustment mechanism includes a groove formed in the at least one of the plate along a direction transverse to the anchoring axis.
- the groove facilitates adjusting the position of the plate transversely relative to the anchoring axis independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis.
- the kit includes at least two selectively adjustable plates. The plates are selectively adjustable to different configurations in terms of rotation about the anchoring axis and transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a glenoid implant and a plate of the glenoid implant according to embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is another exploded perspective view of the glenoid implant and the plate of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a partial section view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1 implanted in the glenoid of a patient;
- FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the plate of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a side view of a pin of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of the glenoid implant of FIG. 1 in an assembled configuration
- FIG. 7 is a view of the glenoid implant along the arrow VII in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate suitable for equipping a surgical kit according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the plate of FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 13 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate suitable for equipping a surgical kit according to embodiments of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the plate of FIG. 13 .
- FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a glenoid implant 1 that is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid B of the scapula of a patient (the glenoid B is shown only in FIG. 3 , and the humerus is not illustrated for the sake of simplification).
- the glenoid B includes a bone preparation which replaces the original glenoid cavity.
- the bone preparation includes an abutment surface B 1 and an anchoring cavity B 2 .
- the surface B 1 is substantially planar and may be formed, for example, by milling.
- the cavity B 2 opens from the glenoid B and may be at least partially surrounded by the abutment surface B 1 .
- the term “rear side” of the implant 1 refers to the elements that face towards the glenoid B and “front side” of the implant 1 refers to the elements that face away from the glenoid B when the implant 1 is implanted in the glenoid B.
- the rear side is orientated in the medial direction and the front side is orientated in the lateral direction of the body of the patient.
- the implant 1 includes an articular body 10 that is adapted to articulate with a humeral component (for example, the anatomical head of the humerus or a portion of a humeral implant).
- the implant 1 also includes a plate 20 (also referred to as a “base” or “base plate”) for supporting the articular body 10 , which facilitates precisely positioning the articular body 10 relative to the glenoid B.
- the implant 1 also includes an adjustment pin 40 , an anchoring mechanism 50 (also referred to as an “anchor”) including an insert 60 and a screw 70 , and a securing screw 80 .
- the insert 60 and the screw 70 are adapted to be permanently fixed to the glenoid B and, more specifically, fixed in the anchoring cavity B 2 and extending along an anchoring axis X 50 .
- the pin 40 and the screw 80 form a securing mechanism that facilitates securing the plate 20 in position relative to the anchoring mechanism 50 and the glenoid B.
- the plate 20 includes a groove 30 (also referred to as a “slot”) for receiving the pin 40 .
- the groove 30 and the pin 40 form an adjustment mechanism that facilitates adjusting the position of the plate 20 before it is selectively secured (both rotatably about the anchoring axis X 50 and translatably relative to the anchoring axis X 50 ) by the securing mechanism (that is, in some embodiments, the adjustment pin 40 and the securing screw 80 ).
- the position of the plate 20 is selectively adjustable to permit the articular body 10 to be located at a desired position relative to the glenoid (for example, a relatively superior position or a relatively inferior position).
- the elements 10 , 20 , 40 , 60 , 70 and 80 of the implant 1 may include one or more metals, metal alloys, ceramic materials or biocompatible polymers.
- the elements 10 , 20 , 40 , 60 , 70 , and 80 may include, for example, stainless steel, titanium or titanium alloy, cobalt/chromium alloy, pyrocarbon, PEEK or any other suitable materials.
- the elements 10 , 20 , 40 , 60 , 70 , and 80 may be subjected to any suitable local or non-local processing or covering operations.
- the implant 1 has a reversed configuration.
- the articular body 10 is in the form of a hemispherical dome.
- the body 10 includes an outer articular surface 11 that has a convex spherical shape and an opening at the top 12 .
- the body 10 also includes an internal cavity 13 .
- the internal cavity 13 includes a frustoconical surface 14 (see FIG. 2 ) for fixing to the plate 20 .
- the surface 14 may have a cylindrical profile.
- the opening 12 connects the external surface 11 and the internal cavity 13 .
- the opening 12 permits the surgeon to access the pin 40 and the screw 80 when the body 10 is secured to the plate 20 .
- the plate 20 includes an outer frustoconical surface 21 that connects a rear side 22 and a front side 23 of the plate 20 .
- the outer surface 21 has a greater diameter at the rear side 22 than at the front side 23 . That is, the outer surface 21 tapers radially outwardly proceeding from the front side 23 to the rear side 22 .
- the outer surface 21 engages the surface 14 of the articular body 10 in order to secure the articular body 10 relative to the glenoid B.
- the plate 20 includes a front edge 24 which defines a front recess 25 .
- the plate 20 includes an opening 27 that extends through the plate 20 from the front side 23 to the rear side 22 . The opening 27 also receives the screw 80 .
- the plate 20 includes holes 28 which are distributed on the rear side 22 to form an irregular surface on the rear side 22 and thereby promote bone regrowth. Besides the holes 28 , the plate 20 has, at the rear side 22 , a substantially planar surface suitable for abutting against the abutment surface B 1 of the glenoid B.
- the groove 30 formed in the plate 20 generally extends along a groove axis A 30 , which is substantially perpendicular to the axis X 50 when the plate 20 is secured to the glenoid B.
- the groove 30 opens at the outer surface 21 , at the rear side 22 , and at the front side 23 of the plate 20 .
- the groove 30 includes cavities 31 , 32 and 33 (see FIG. 4 ) which define separate positions for rotatably adjusting the plate 20 . That is, the cavities 31 - 33 define different eccentric positions or eccentric axes about which the plate 20 may be selectively rotatably adjusted.
- An edge 34 is formed around the cavities 31 - 33 at the front side 23 of the plate 20 .
- the cavities 31 - 33 are relatively narrow at the rear side 22 and relatively wide at the front side 23 of the groove 30 .
- the edge 34 extends as a circular arc around the center of each cavity 31 - 33 and has, at the front side 23 , a concavity that receives the pin 40 .
- the cavity 31 is nearer to the center of the plate 20 and the recess 25 relative to the outer surface 21 .
- the cavity 33 is formed near the outer surface 21 and the edge 24 .
- the cavity 32 is formed between the cavities 31 and 33 in the recess 25 .
- the groove 30 terminates at the end of the cavity 31 and includes a transverse opening 35 defined near the cavity 33 and the outer surface 21 .
- the pin 40 facilitates adjustment of the position of the plate 20 relative to the anchoring mechanism 50 .
- the pin 40 includes a cylindrical rod 41 that connects a head 42 to a threaded base 46 .
- the head 42 includes a curved rear surface 43 and an opening or hole 44 , which may have a hexagonal shape, for receiving a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver.
- the rod 41 extends between the curved rear surface 43 of the head 42 and a front annular planar surface 47 of the base 46 .
- the base 46 further includes a threaded surface 48 and a rear planar surface 49 .
- the threaded base 46 may be coupled to (that is, screwed into) the anchoring mechanism 50 by inserting a tool, such as a surgical screwdriver, into the hole 44 and rotating to the tool to rotate the pin 40 about the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the head 42 of the pin 40 may be received in one of any of the cavities 31 - 33 to secure the plate 20 relative to the glenoid B in a position defined by the cavity 31 , 32 , or 33 .
- the pin 40 defines, in part, both to the adjustment mechanism and the securing mechanism.
- the anchoring mechanism 50 is defined by the insert 60 and the screw 70 and extends along the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the insert 60 and the screw 70 are secured in the anchoring cavity B 2 .
- the insert 60 and the screw 70 are formed as a single component.
- the axis X 50 and the anchoring mechanism 50 are substantially perpendicular to the abutment surface B 1 .
- the insert 60 generally has a hollow-cylindrical shape with a circular cross-section.
- the insert 60 includes a front opening 61 and a rear opening 62 .
- the insert 60 facilitates centering the implant 1 in the cavity B 2 of the glenoid B.
- the insert 60 includes a raised external surface 63 , an external thread 64 , a rear frustoconical surface 65 , an internal surface 66 , an internal shoulder 67 , an internal thread 68 for coupling to the pin 40 , and an internal surface 69 .
- the anchoring axis X 50 is defined by the insert 60 as opposed to the screw 70 .
- the anchoring axis X 50 may be defined by the internal thread 68 for coupling to the pin 40 .
- the external surface 63 of the insert 60 includes raised portions that provide surface roughness to facilitate mechanically coupling the insert 60 to the internal walls of the anchoring cavity B 2 .
- the external thread 64 which may be self-tapping, facilitates anchoring the insert 60 to the glenoid B by screwing the insert into the cavity B 2 .
- the rear surface 65 may abut the bottom of the cavity B 2 .
- the internal surface 66 (see FIG. 1 ) has an oval shape and is adapted to receive a tool, which may abut the shoulder 67 , to facilitate screwing the insert 60 into the cavity B 2 .
- the surface 66 may have other shapes.
- the surface 66 may have a polygonal shape, for example, a hexagonal shape or a cylindrical shape.
- the tool for screwing the insert 60 into the cavity B 2 may engage the thread 68 .
- the thread 68 is able to receive the threaded base 46 of the pin 40 , specifically the thread 48 .
- the internal surface 69 faces towards the front opening 61 and abuttingly receives the screw 70 .
- the anchoring screw 70 includes a threaded body 71 and a screw head 72 .
- the screw head 72 includes a curved rear surface 73 and a front opening or hole 74 , which may have a hexagonal shape.
- the rear surface 73 abuts the internal surface 69 of the insert 60 when the threaded body 71 of the screw 70 is coupled to the glenoid B.
- the front hole 74 is adapted to receive a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver, to facilitate screwing the screw 70 into the glenoid B.
- the axis of the screw 70 may be aligned with the anchoring axis X 50 defined by the insert 60 .
- the axis of that screw 70 may be inclined relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the securing screw 80 includes a threaded body 81 and a screw head 82 .
- the screw head 82 includes a curved rear surface 83 and a front opening or hole 84 , which may have a hexagonal shape.
- the opening 84 is adapted to receive a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver, to facilitate screwing the threaded body 81 of the screw 80 into the glenoid B.
- the rear surface 83 abuts the edges of the opening 27 of the plate 20 when the threaded body 81 of the screw 80 is coupled to the glenoid B.
- the screw 80 is a “multidirectional” screw and the opening 27 is shaped to receive the screw 80 along multiple axes relative to the plate 20 and the glenoid B. As such, a surgeon may position the screw 80 along any of various desirable axes relative to the plate 20 and the glenoid B.
- the screw 80 when received in the opening 27 of the plate 20 , secures the plate 20 relative to the glenoid B.
- the screw 80 rotatably secures the plate 20 about the anchoring axis X 50 of the anchoring mechanism 50 implanted in the glenoid B.
- the multidirectional securing screw 80 may be replaced or supplemented by an expansion-type securing mechanism.
- a securing mechanism may include a washer that radially expands in the opening 27 while rotating a screw in the washer and into bone.
- a method for implanting the implant 1 is as follows.
- the surgeon first prepares the abutment surface B 1 and the anchoring cavity B 2 .
- the surgeon may prepare the surface B 1 before or after the cavity B 2 .
- the implant 1 may include either a reversed articular body 10 or an anatomical articular body.
- An anatomical articular body may be replaced by a reversed articular body 10 during a later revision procedure.
- the cavity B 2 may be prepared as a hole that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the insert 60 , specifically the thread 64 of the insert 60 .
- the insert 60 is then screwed in the cavity B 2 via a tool (not shown) that includes a distal end or tip adapted to couple to the internal surface 66 of the insert 60 .
- Another hole is then prepared in the glenoid B that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the threaded body 71 of the screw 70 .
- the hole is formed by inserting a drill bit (not shown) through the openings 61 and 62 of the insert 60 and perpendicularly to the glenoid surface B 1 .
- the drill bit may be guided by an additional tool (not shown) that is positioned inside the insert 60 .
- the anchoring screw 70 is subsequently screwed into the hole and into the insert 60 via a tool (not shown) that is inserted into the hole 74 of the screw 70 .
- the rear surface 73 of the screw 70 abuts the internal surface 69 of the insert 60 .
- the thread 64 of the insert 60 is “right-handed” and the insert 60 is screwed in a counter-clockwise direction to secure the component to bone.
- the thread 71 of the screw 70 is “left-handed” and the screw 70 is screwed in a clockwise direction to secure the component to bone.
- the anchoring mechanism 50 is rotatably secured and inhibited from being unscrewed.
- the insert 60 is positioned to provide a small space between the front opening 61 of the insert 60 and the mouth of the cavity B 2 . Such a construction permits milling of a new surface B 1 without milling the insert 60 .
- the previously-formed cavity B 2 and the previously-implanted anchoring mechanism 50 may be used.
- the surface B 1 may be formed as a replacement for the previous surface of the glenoid B.
- the surface B 1 may be inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the previously-defined anchoring axis X 50 .
- the pin 40 is inserted into the insert 60 via the opening 61 .
- a tool (not shown) is then inserted into the hole 44 of the head 42 of the pin 40 to screw the threaded base 46 of the pin 40 into the thread 68 of the insert 60 .
- the rod 41 and the head 42 of the pin 40 extend out of the anchoring cavity B 2 and past the abutment surface B 1 .
- the plate 20 may then be positioned about the pin 40 (that is, such that the groove 30 receives the rod 41 ), by translating plate 20 across the abutment surface B 1 .
- the edge 34 of the groove 30 is dimensioned to slide against the external surface of the rod 41 . Due to the groove 30 , the plate 20 may simultaneously pivot and translate relative to the pin 40 and the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the groove 30 and the pin 40 define an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of the plate 20 , before it is secured in position by the pin 40 and the screw 80 , in rotation about the anchoring axis X 50 and in translation transversely relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the groove 30 permits transverse translational adjustment of the plate 20 relative to the axis X 50 and rotational adjustment of the plate 20 about the axis X 50 .
- each cavity 31 - 33 defines a different transverse position of the plate 20 relative to the axis X 50 .
- each cavity 31 - 33 defines a different eccentric axis of the plate 20 for rotation of the plate 20 relative to the glenoid B.
- the groove 30 and the pin 40 define an adjustment mechanism for pivotably or tiltably adjusting the position of the plate 20 relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- This adjustment is facilitated by a ball-type connection between the head 42 of the pin 40 and one of any of the cavities 31 , 32 or 33 of the groove 30 .
- the plate 20 may pivot relative to that axis X 50 to abut the glenoid surface B 1 .
- the plate 20 is secured relative to the anchoring mechanism 50 , the anchoring axis X 50 , and the glenoid B by the pin 40 and the screw 80 .
- the pin 40 is further screwed into the insert 60 , and the surface 43 of the pin 40 abuts the edge 34 of the groove 30 and is received in one of the cavities 31 - 33 . This action secures the plate 20 relative to the insert 60 .
- the pin 40 is sufficient to secure the plate 20 relative to the anchoring mechanism 50 , the axis X 50 , and the glenoid B. In some embodiments, both the pin 40 and the screw 80 are used to secure the plate 20 relative to the anchoring mechanism 50 , the axis X 50 , and the glenoid B. That is, in some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes the pin 40 and, in some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes the pin 40 and the screw 80 .
- another hole is then formed in the glenoid B that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the threaded body 81 of the screw 80 .
- the hole may be formed by passing a drill bit (not shown) through the opening 27 of the plate 20 in a non-perpendicular direction relative to the surface B 1 .
- the drill bit may be guided by an additional tool or guide (not shown) that is temporarily positioned in the opening 27 .
- the securing screw 80 is screwed into the hole and into the opening 27 .
- the screw 80 may be driven using a tool (not shown) that is received in the opening 84 of the screw 80 .
- the articular body 10 is then secured to the plate 20 by, for example, impacting the body 10 onto the plate 20 .
- accurate positioning of the plate 20 facilitates accurate positioning of the articular surface 11 of the body 10 relative to the glenoid B.
- the above method reduces the risk of disassembly of the components of the implant 1 .
- the body 10 is articulated with the humerus to provide either the reversed shoulder prosthesis type in the example of FIG. 3 or of the anatomical shoulder prosthesis type when the articular body has an anatomical configuration.
- the implant 1 may be provided as part of a surgical kit according the invention.
- the surgical kit includes at least one articular body and at least one plate, such as the body 10 and the plate 20 illustrated in the example of FIGS. 1 to 7 .
- the surgical kit includes a plurality of articular bodies and/or a plurality of plates, such as the plates 20 , 120 , 220 , 320 , 420 and 520 described above and below.
- FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10 illustrate plates 120 , 220 and 320 according to embodiments of the invention.
- the plate 120 includes two additional through-openings 129 disposed on opposite sides of the groove 30 .
- the openings 129 are adapted for receiving additional securing elements, such as screws (for example, the screw 80 ) or any other suitable securing elements.
- each groove 230 and 330 includes a single cavity 231 or 332 , respectively.
- the cavities 231 and 332 are bounded by local edges 234 and 334 , respectively.
- the grooves 230 and 330 form, together with the pin 40 , adjustment mechanisms for selectively adjusting the position of the plate 220 or 320 before it is secured by the securing mechanism (in terms of rotation about the axis X 50 , translation relative to the axis X 50 , and pivoting relative to the axis X 50 ).
- the cavities 231 and 332 define different translational offsets relative to the outer surface 21 for receiving the articular body 10 .
- the plates 220 and 320 are provided in a surgical kit according to the invention. As such, a surgeon may select one of the plates 220 and 320 based on the desired translation adjustment relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the two plates 220 and 320 are also selectively rotatably adjustable about the axis X 50 and selectively transversely translatably adjustable relative to the axis X 50 .
- the plates 220 and 320 are adjustable to different configurations due to the different positioning of the cavities 231 and 332 .
- the plates 220 and 320 are also selectively pivotably adjustable, albeit to different configurations due to the different positioning of the cavities 231 and 332 .
- FIGS. 11 to 14 illustrate plates 420 and 520 according to embodiments of the invention, and which may be provided in a surgical kit according to embodiments of the invention.
- the plates 420 and 520 are similar to those of the plate 20 , for example, the outer surface 21 that receives the articular body 10 . For brevity, only the differences relative to the plate 20 are described in detail below.
- the plates 420 and 520 lack a groove for adjustment. Instead, the plates 420 and 520 include pins 440 and 540 , respectively, that facilitate positional adjustment.
- the pins 440 and 540 are integrally or monolithically formed in the plates 420 and 520 , respectively, and are adapted to couple to the anchoring mechanism 50 of the implant 1 .
- the plate 420 includes an edge 424 and a cavity 425 that are located on the front side of the plate 420 .
- the plate 420 also includes two through-openings 427 and two through-openings 429 that extend from the front side to a rear side of the plate 420 .
- the openings 427 are generally similar to the opening 27 and the openings 429 are generally similar to the openings 129 .
- the openings 427 and 429 extend through both the edge 424 and the cavity 425 and are disposed 90 degrees apart from each other about the pin 440 .
- the pin 440 has a cylindrical cross-sectional shape that is centered relative to the outer surface 21 of the plate 420 .
- the pin 440 includes an annular front edge 442 that is located in the recess 425 .
- the pin 440 extends from the annular front edge 442 , through the plate 420 , and to a rear annular edge 449 .
- the pin 440 also includes a cylindrical bore 443 that extends through the plate 420 between the edges 442 and 449 .
- the pin 440 has a greater height dimension at the rear side of the plate 420 compared to the front side of the plate 420 .
- the pin 440 includes a thread 448 that is adapted to couple to the anchoring mechanism 50 of the implant 1 .
- the pin 440 defines an adjustment mechanism for rotatably adjusting the plate 420 relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the positions of the holes 427 and 429 are adjusted relative to the axis X 50 .
- the pin 540 is similar to the pin 440 and includes the many of the same features. In FIGS. 13 and 14 , such features have reference numerals increased by 100 compared to those of FIGS. 11 and 12 .
- the pin 540 includes edges 542 and 549 , a bore 543 , and a thread 548 , which is adapted to couple to the anchoring mechanism 50 of the implant 1 .
- the plate 520 further includes an edge 524 and a cavity 525 that are located at the front side and two through-openings that are identical to the openings 429 .
- the pin 540 is off-center relative to the outer surface 21 of the plate 520 .
- the pin 540 defines an adjustment mechanism for rotatably adjusting the plate 520 relative to the anchoring axis X 50 .
- the positions of the openings that receive securing screws are adjusted.
- the position of the outer surface 21 of the plate 520 is also adjusted due to the off-center position of the pin 540 .
- the pins 420 or 520 may couple to the anchoring mechanism 50 via different components, for example, with a rack type device, an expansion element, a snap ring, or the like.
- each of the plates 420 or 520 may be rotatably adjusted before being secured by the securing mechanism.
- a surgeon may select one of the plates 420 and 520 based on the desired adjustment of the outer surface 21 relative to the axis X 50 .
- the two plates 420 and 520 are rotatably selectively adjustable about the axis X 50 .
- the plates 420 and 520 are adjustable to a different set of configurations due to the off-center position of the pin 540 of the plate 520 .
- the implant 1 and/or the plates may take different forms without departing from the scope of the invention.
- the articular body, the anchoring mechanism, the securing mechanism and/or the adjustment mechanism may take different forms than the exemplary embodiments that are shown and described.
Abstract
A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient. The glenoid implant includes an articular body for articulating the glenoidal implant with a humeral component. A plate supports the articular body. An anchoring mechanism for anchoring the glenoid implant along an anchoring axis is adapted to be secured to the glenoid. A securing mechanism secures the plate in position relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid. An adjustment mechanism facilitates selectively adjusting the position of the plate, before it is secured in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and in translation transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/674,702, filed on Jul. 23, 2012, and French Patent Application No. 1258748, filed on Sep. 18, 2012, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- The present invention relates to glenoid implants for shoulder prostheses. The invention also relates to support plates for articular bodies suitable for being provided in such glenoid implants. The invention also relates to surgical kits including such glenoid implants.
- A glenoid implant typically includes an articular body that is adapted to articulate with the head of a humeral component (for example, the anatomical head of the humerus or a portion of a humeral implant). In some cases, the glenoid implant may provide an anatomical configuration in which the articular body includes a cavity which replaces the glenoid cavity. In other cases, the glenoid implant may provide a reversed configuration in which the articular body includes a hemispherical dome that cooperates with a complementary cavity defined by a humeral implant. The articular body may include metal, for example, a titanium alloy, ceramic material, or a synthetic material, for example, polyethylene.
- For some designs, an implant includes an insert for fixing the articular body to the glenoid. The insert is permanently secured in the glenoid by the surgeon before the articular body is positioned on the insert. The implant also includes means for securing the rotation of the insert and the articular body in relation to the glenoid. In some cases, the glenoid implant needs to be replaced. The insert remains coupled to the glenoid and the articular body is replaced. The surgeon may provide, with relative difficulty, a new articular body of a different configuration. For example, the implant may be converted from an anatomical configuration to a reversed configuration. Furthermore, if the implant is to be converted from an anatomical configuration to a reversed configuration, the glenoid dome must typically be offset toward an inferior portion of the glenoid relative to the position previously defined by the insert. In other words, the articular center for a glenoid component having an anatomical configuration may be different from the articular center for a glenoid component having a reversed configuration. As such, ranges of articular bodies are available which have different offsets of the articular surface. However, the articular bodies are expensive and therefore this solution is not completely satisfactory.
- In some embodiments, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved glenoid implant, particularly in terms of versatility, simplicity, and cost of implementation.
- In some embodiments, the invention relates to a glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis. The glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient. The glenoid component includes an articular body for articulating the glenoid implant with a humeral component. A plate supports the articular body. An anchoring mechanism anchors the glenoid component along an anchoring axis and is adapted to be secured to the glenoid. A securing mechanism secures the plate in position relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid. An adjustment mechanism facilitates selectively adjusting the position of the plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and in translation transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- In some embodiments, the invention improves the versatility, the simplicity, and the cost of implementing a glenoid implant, which may have an anatomical or reversed configuration. In some embodiments, the anchoring mechanism may remain implanted in the glenoid to facilitate later revision of the shoulder prosthesis. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism facilitates accurate positioning of the plate and, thus, the articular body relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid. In some embodiments, the offset of the articular body relative to the anchoring mechanism, and thus the glenoid, is adjusted via the plate and the adjustment mechanism; as such, a variety of potentially expensive articular bodies are not needed. In some embodiments, the plate may be rotatably and transversely translatably adjusted to occupy a desired position based on the anatomical dimensions of the shoulder of the patient. In some embodiments, the plate may be pivotably or tiltably adjusted relative to the anchoring axis if the surface of the glenoid is not perpendicular to the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, implants according to the invention are modular and convertible. In some embodiments, implants according to the invention are provided as part of a surgical kit.
- In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes a ball-type connection that is adapted to facilitate adjusting the position of the plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, tiltably relative to the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes a groove formed in the plate. The groove extends in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis and facilitates adjustment of the position of the plate transversely to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, the groove includes at least two cavities that each define a distinct position of the plate transverse to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes a pin that cooperates with the anchoring mechanism and the plate to adjust the position of the plate relative to the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, the articular body has one of an anatomic and a reversed configuration.
- In some embodiments, the invention provides a plate for supporting an articular body. Such a plate is part of a glenoid implant as described above.
- In some embodiments, the invention relates to a glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis. The glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient. The glenoid implant includes an anchor adapted to be secured to the glenoid. The anchor defines an anchoring axis. A base includes a slot adapted to relatively movably receive the anchor. The slot and the anchor facilitate rotational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor about the anchoring axis and translational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis. An articular body is adapted to be supported by the base and to articulate with a humeral component.
- In some embodiments, the invention provides a surgical kit that includes one or more glenoid implants for a shoulder prosthesis (for example, including a glenoid implant as described above). The glenoid implant is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient. The kit includes at least one articular body for articulation of the glenoid implant with a humeral component. The kit further includes at least one plate for supporting the articular body. The kit includes an anchoring mechanism that defines an anchoring axis and is adapted to be secured to the glenoid. The kit includes a securing mechanism for securing the position of the plate relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid. The kit further includes an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of the at least one plate, before it is locked in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- In some embodiments, the adjustment mechanism includes a groove formed in the at least one of the plate along a direction transverse to the anchoring axis. The groove facilitates adjusting the position of the plate transversely relative to the anchoring axis independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis. In some embodiments, the kit includes at least two selectively adjustable plates. The plates are selectively adjustable to different configurations in terms of rotation about the anchoring axis and transversely relative to the anchoring axis.
- While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a glenoid implant and a plate of the glenoid implant according to embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is another exploded perspective view of the glenoid implant and the plate ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a partial section view of the glenoid implant ofFIG. 1 implanted in the glenoid of a patient; -
FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the plate ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a side view of a pin of the glenoid implant ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of the glenoid implant ofFIG. 1 in an assembled configuration; -
FIG. 7 is a view of the glenoid implant along the arrow VII inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate according to embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate suitable for equipping a surgical kit according to embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the plate ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a front elevation view of a glenoid implant plate suitable for equipping a surgical kit according to embodiments of the present invention; and -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the plate ofFIG. 13 . - While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are described in detail below. The intention, however, is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
- This application incorporates by reference U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/363,159, filed on Jan. 31, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/1,438,570, filed on Feb. 1, 2011, and French Patent Application No. 20110050994, filed on Feb. 8, 2011, for all purposes.
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FIGS. 1-7 illustrate aglenoid implant 1 that is adapted to be implanted in the glenoid B of the scapula of a patient (the glenoid B is shown only inFIG. 3 , and the humerus is not illustrated for the sake of simplification). The glenoid B includes a bone preparation which replaces the original glenoid cavity. The bone preparation includes an abutment surface B1 and an anchoring cavity B2. The surface B1 is substantially planar and may be formed, for example, by milling. The cavity B2 opens from the glenoid B and may be at least partially surrounded by the abutment surface B1. - Herein, in order to provide a spatial reference system, the term “rear side” of the
implant 1 refers to the elements that face towards the glenoid B and “front side” of theimplant 1 refers to the elements that face away from the glenoid B when theimplant 1 is implanted in the glenoid B. In anatomical terms, therefore, the rear side is orientated in the medial direction and the front side is orientated in the lateral direction of the body of the patient. - The
implant 1 includes anarticular body 10 that is adapted to articulate with a humeral component (for example, the anatomical head of the humerus or a portion of a humeral implant). Theimplant 1 also includes a plate 20 (also referred to as a “base” or “base plate”) for supporting thearticular body 10, which facilitates precisely positioning thearticular body 10 relative to the glenoid B. Theimplant 1 also includes anadjustment pin 40, an anchoring mechanism 50 (also referred to as an “anchor”) including aninsert 60 and ascrew 70, and a securingscrew 80. Theinsert 60 and thescrew 70 are adapted to be permanently fixed to the glenoid B and, more specifically, fixed in the anchoring cavity B2 and extending along an anchoring axis X50. Thepin 40 and thescrew 80 form a securing mechanism that facilitates securing theplate 20 in position relative to theanchoring mechanism 50 and the glenoid B. Theplate 20 includes a groove 30 (also referred to as a “slot”) for receiving thepin 40. Thegroove 30 and thepin 40 form an adjustment mechanism that facilitates adjusting the position of theplate 20 before it is selectively secured (both rotatably about the anchoring axis X50 and translatably relative to the anchoring axis X50) by the securing mechanism (that is, in some embodiments, theadjustment pin 40 and the securing screw 80). In some embodiments, the position of theplate 20 is selectively adjustable to permit thearticular body 10 to be located at a desired position relative to the glenoid (for example, a relatively superior position or a relatively inferior position). - The
elements implant 1 may include one or more metals, metal alloys, ceramic materials or biocompatible polymers. Theelements elements - In the example of the figures, the
implant 1 has a reversed configuration. As such, thearticular body 10 is in the form of a hemispherical dome. Thebody 10 includes an outerarticular surface 11 that has a convex spherical shape and an opening at the top 12. Thebody 10 also includes aninternal cavity 13. In some embodiments, theinternal cavity 13 includes a frustoconical surface 14 (seeFIG. 2 ) for fixing to theplate 20. In some embodiments, thesurface 14 may have a cylindrical profile. Theopening 12 connects theexternal surface 11 and theinternal cavity 13. The opening 12 permits the surgeon to access thepin 40 and thescrew 80 when thebody 10 is secured to theplate 20. - The
plate 20 includes an outerfrustoconical surface 21 that connects arear side 22 and afront side 23 of theplate 20. Theouter surface 21 has a greater diameter at therear side 22 than at thefront side 23. That is, theouter surface 21 tapers radially outwardly proceeding from thefront side 23 to therear side 22. Theouter surface 21 engages thesurface 14 of thearticular body 10 in order to secure thearticular body 10 relative to the glenoid B. At thefront side 23, theplate 20 includes afront edge 24 which defines afront recess 25. Theplate 20 includes anopening 27 that extends through theplate 20 from thefront side 23 to therear side 22. Theopening 27 also receives thescrew 80. Theplate 20 includesholes 28 which are distributed on therear side 22 to form an irregular surface on therear side 22 and thereby promote bone regrowth. Besides theholes 28, theplate 20 has, at therear side 22, a substantially planar surface suitable for abutting against the abutment surface B1 of the glenoid B. - The
groove 30 formed in theplate 20 generally extends along a groove axis A30, which is substantially perpendicular to the axis X50 when theplate 20 is secured to the glenoid B. Thegroove 30 opens at theouter surface 21, at therear side 22, and at thefront side 23 of theplate 20. Thegroove 30 includescavities FIG. 4 ) which define separate positions for rotatably adjusting theplate 20. That is, the cavities 31-33 define different eccentric positions or eccentric axes about which theplate 20 may be selectively rotatably adjusted. - An
edge 34 is formed around the cavities 31-33 at thefront side 23 of theplate 20. As such, the cavities 31-33 are relatively narrow at therear side 22 and relatively wide at thefront side 23 of thegroove 30. Theedge 34 extends as a circular arc around the center of each cavity 31-33 and has, at thefront side 23, a concavity that receives thepin 40. Thecavity 31 is nearer to the center of theplate 20 and therecess 25 relative to theouter surface 21. Thecavity 33 is formed near theouter surface 21 and theedge 24. Thecavity 32 is formed between thecavities recess 25. Along the axis A30, thegroove 30 terminates at the end of thecavity 31 and includes atransverse opening 35 defined near thecavity 33 and theouter surface 21. - The
pin 40 facilitates adjustment of the position of theplate 20 relative to theanchoring mechanism 50. Thepin 40 includes acylindrical rod 41 that connects ahead 42 to a threadedbase 46. Thehead 42 includes a curvedrear surface 43 and an opening orhole 44, which may have a hexagonal shape, for receiving a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver. Therod 41 extends between the curvedrear surface 43 of thehead 42 and a front annularplanar surface 47 of thebase 46. The base 46 further includes a threadedsurface 48 and a rearplanar surface 49. The threadedbase 46 may be coupled to (that is, screwed into) theanchoring mechanism 50 by inserting a tool, such as a surgical screwdriver, into thehole 44 and rotating to the tool to rotate thepin 40 about the anchoring axis X50. Thehead 42 of thepin 40 may be received in one of any of the cavities 31-33 to secure theplate 20 relative to the glenoid B in a position defined by thecavity pin 40 defines, in part, both to the adjustment mechanism and the securing mechanism. - The
anchoring mechanism 50 is defined by theinsert 60 and thescrew 70 and extends along the anchoring axis X50. Theinsert 60 and thescrew 70 are secured in the anchoring cavity B2. In some embodiments that are not depicted, theinsert 60 and thescrew 70 are formed as a single component. In some embodiments, the axis X50 and theanchoring mechanism 50 are substantially perpendicular to the abutment surface B1. - The
insert 60 generally has a hollow-cylindrical shape with a circular cross-section. Theinsert 60 includes afront opening 61 and arear opening 62. Theinsert 60 facilitates centering theimplant 1 in the cavity B2 of the glenoid B. Theinsert 60 includes a raisedexternal surface 63, anexternal thread 64, a rearfrustoconical surface 65, aninternal surface 66, aninternal shoulder 67, aninternal thread 68 for coupling to thepin 40, and aninternal surface 69. In some embodiments, the anchoring axis X50 is defined by theinsert 60 as opposed to thescrew 70. In particular, the anchoring axis X50 may be defined by theinternal thread 68 for coupling to thepin 40. - In some embodiments, the
external surface 63 of theinsert 60 includes raised portions that provide surface roughness to facilitate mechanically coupling theinsert 60 to the internal walls of the anchoring cavity B2. Theexternal thread 64, which may be self-tapping, facilitates anchoring theinsert 60 to the glenoid B by screwing the insert into the cavity B2. In some embodiments and depending on the depth to which theinsert 60 is inserted in the cavity B2, therear surface 65 may abut the bottom of the cavity B2. - In some embodiments, the internal surface 66 (see
FIG. 1 ) has an oval shape and is adapted to receive a tool, which may abut theshoulder 67, to facilitate screwing theinsert 60 into the cavity B2. In some embodiments, thesurface 66 may have other shapes. For example, thesurface 66 may have a polygonal shape, for example, a hexagonal shape or a cylindrical shape. In such embodiments, the tool for screwing theinsert 60 into the cavity B2 may engage thethread 68. When theinsert 60 is positioned in the glenoid B, thethread 68 is able to receive the threadedbase 46 of thepin 40, specifically thethread 48. Theinternal surface 69 faces towards thefront opening 61 and abuttingly receives thescrew 70. - The anchoring
screw 70 includes a threadedbody 71 and ascrew head 72. Thescrew head 72 includes a curvedrear surface 73 and a front opening orhole 74, which may have a hexagonal shape. Therear surface 73 abuts theinternal surface 69 of theinsert 60 when the threadedbody 71 of thescrew 70 is coupled to the glenoid B. Thefront hole 74 is adapted to receive a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver, to facilitate screwing thescrew 70 into the glenoid B. In some embodiments, the axis of thescrew 70 may be aligned with the anchoring axis X50 defined by theinsert 60. In some embodiments, when thescrew 70 is screwed into the glenoid B, the axis of thatscrew 70 may be inclined relative to the anchoring axis X50. - The securing
screw 80 includes a threadedbody 81 and ascrew head 82. Thescrew head 82 includes a curvedrear surface 83 and a front opening orhole 84, which may have a hexagonal shape. Theopening 84 is adapted to receive a tool (not shown), such as a surgical screwdriver, to facilitate screwing the threadedbody 81 of thescrew 80 into the glenoid B. Therear surface 83 abuts the edges of theopening 27 of theplate 20 when the threadedbody 81 of thescrew 80 is coupled to the glenoid B. In some embodiments, thescrew 80 is a “multidirectional” screw and theopening 27 is shaped to receive thescrew 80 along multiple axes relative to theplate 20 and the glenoid B. As such, a surgeon may position thescrew 80 along any of various desirable axes relative to theplate 20 and the glenoid B. Thescrew 80, when received in theopening 27 of theplate 20, secures theplate 20 relative to the glenoid B. In particular, thescrew 80 rotatably secures theplate 20 about the anchoring axis X50 of theanchoring mechanism 50 implanted in the glenoid B. - In some embodiments that are not depicted, the multidirectional securing
screw 80 may be replaced or supplemented by an expansion-type securing mechanism. For example, such a securing mechanism may include a washer that radially expands in theopening 27 while rotating a screw in the washer and into bone. - In some embodiments, a method for implanting the
implant 1 is as follows. - The surgeon first prepares the abutment surface B1 and the anchoring cavity B2. The surgeon may prepare the surface B1 before or after the cavity B2. As described above, the
implant 1 may include either a reversedarticular body 10 or an anatomical articular body. An anatomical articular body may be replaced by a reversedarticular body 10 during a later revision procedure. - The cavity B2 may be prepared as a hole that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the
insert 60, specifically thethread 64 of theinsert 60. Theinsert 60 is then screwed in the cavity B2 via a tool (not shown) that includes a distal end or tip adapted to couple to theinternal surface 66 of theinsert 60. Another hole is then prepared in the glenoid B that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the threadedbody 71 of thescrew 70. In some embodiments, the hole is formed by inserting a drill bit (not shown) through theopenings insert 60 and perpendicularly to the glenoid surface B1. The drill bit may be guided by an additional tool (not shown) that is positioned inside theinsert 60. The anchoringscrew 70 is subsequently screwed into the hole and into theinsert 60 via a tool (not shown) that is inserted into thehole 74 of thescrew 70. Ultimately, therear surface 73 of thescrew 70 abuts theinternal surface 69 of theinsert 60. In some embodiments and as shown in the Figures, thethread 64 of theinsert 60 is “right-handed” and theinsert 60 is screwed in a counter-clockwise direction to secure the component to bone. In contrast, thethread 71 of thescrew 70 is “left-handed” and thescrew 70 is screwed in a clockwise direction to secure the component to bone. As such, once theinsert 60 and thescrew 70 are positioned in the cavity B2, theanchoring mechanism 50 is rotatably secured and inhibited from being unscrewed. In some embodiments, theinsert 60 is positioned to provide a small space between thefront opening 61 of theinsert 60 and the mouth of the cavity B2. Such a construction permits milling of a new surface B1 without milling theinsert 60. - In a revision procedure for the glenoid B, for example, to replace an anatomical articular body with a reversed
articular body 10, the previously-formed cavity B2 and the previously-implantedanchoring mechanism 50 may be used. However, the surface B1 may be formed as a replacement for the previous surface of the glenoid B. The surface B1 may be inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the previously-defined anchoring axis X50. - For either, a first procedure or a revision procedure, the
pin 40 is inserted into theinsert 60 via theopening 61. A tool (not shown) is then inserted into thehole 44 of thehead 42 of thepin 40 to screw the threadedbase 46 of thepin 40 into thethread 68 of theinsert 60. After this action, therod 41 and thehead 42 of thepin 40 extend out of the anchoring cavity B2 and past the abutment surface B1. Theplate 20 may then be positioned about the pin 40 (that is, such that thegroove 30 receives the rod 41), by translatingplate 20 across the abutment surface B1. In some embodiments, theedge 34 of thegroove 30 is dimensioned to slide against the external surface of therod 41. Due to thegroove 30, theplate 20 may simultaneously pivot and translate relative to thepin 40 and the anchoring axis X50. - As such, the
groove 30 and thepin 40 define an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of theplate 20, before it is secured in position by thepin 40 and thescrew 80, in rotation about the anchoring axis X50 and in translation transversely relative to the anchoring axis X50. Stated another way, thegroove 30 permits transverse translational adjustment of theplate 20 relative to the axis X50 and rotational adjustment of theplate 20 about the axis X50. For a given angular orientation of theplate 20 and the axis A30 about the axis X50, translation of theplate 20 is permitted, and each cavity 31-33 defines a different transverse position of theplate 20 relative to the axis X50. Stated another way, each cavity 31-33 defines a different eccentric axis of theplate 20 for rotation of theplate 20 relative to the glenoid B. - The
groove 30 and thepin 40 define an adjustment mechanism for pivotably or tiltably adjusting the position of theplate 20 relative to the anchoring axis X50. This adjustment is facilitated by a ball-type connection between thehead 42 of thepin 40 and one of any of thecavities groove 30. As such, if the surface B1 is not exactly perpendicular to the axis X50, theplate 20 may pivot relative to that axis X50 to abut the glenoid surface B1. - After making one or more of the adjustments described above, the
plate 20 is secured relative to theanchoring mechanism 50, the anchoring axis X50, and the glenoid B by thepin 40 and thescrew 80. Specifically, thepin 40 is further screwed into theinsert 60, and thesurface 43 of thepin 40 abuts theedge 34 of thegroove 30 and is received in one of the cavities 31-33. This action secures theplate 20 relative to theinsert 60. - In some embodiments, the
pin 40 is sufficient to secure theplate 20 relative to theanchoring mechanism 50, the axis X50, and the glenoid B. In some embodiments, both thepin 40 and thescrew 80 are used to secure theplate 20 relative to theanchoring mechanism 50, the axis X50, and the glenoid B. That is, in some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes thepin 40 and, in some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes thepin 40 and thescrew 80. - To couple the
screw 80 to theimplant 1 and the glenoid B, another hole is then formed in the glenoid B that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the threadedbody 81 of thescrew 80. The hole may be formed by passing a drill bit (not shown) through theopening 27 of theplate 20 in a non-perpendicular direction relative to the surface B1. The drill bit may be guided by an additional tool or guide (not shown) that is temporarily positioned in theopening 27. After forming the hole, the securingscrew 80 is screwed into the hole and into theopening 27. Thescrew 80 may be driven using a tool (not shown) that is received in theopening 84 of thescrew 80. - The
articular body 10 is then secured to theplate 20 by, for example, impacting thebody 10 onto theplate 20. Thus, in some embodiments, accurate positioning of theplate 20 facilitates accurate positioning of thearticular surface 11 of thebody 10 relative to the glenoid B. In some embodiments, the above method reduces the risk of disassembly of the components of theimplant 1. After the implantation procedure, thebody 10 is articulated with the humerus to provide either the reversed shoulder prosthesis type in the example ofFIG. 3 or of the anatomical shoulder prosthesis type when the articular body has an anatomical configuration. - In some embodiments, the
implant 1 may be provided as part of a surgical kit according the invention. In some embodiments, the surgical kit includes at least one articular body and at least one plate, such as thebody 10 and theplate 20 illustrated in the example ofFIGS. 1 to 7 . In some embodiments, the surgical kit includes a plurality of articular bodies and/or a plurality of plates, such as theplates -
FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10 illustrateplates - Some of the features of the
plates plate 20 and have the same reference numerals. For brevity, only different and additional features relative to theplate 20 are described in detail below. - As shown in
FIG. 8 , theplate 120 includes two additional through-openings 129 disposed on opposite sides of thegroove 30. Theopenings 129 are adapted for receiving additional securing elements, such as screws (for example, the screw 80) or any other suitable securing elements. - As shown in
FIGS. 9 and 10 , theplates groove groove 30. In these embodiments, eachgroove single cavity cavities local edges grooves pin 40, adjustment mechanisms for selectively adjusting the position of theplate cavities outer surface 21 for receiving thearticular body 10. - In some embodiments, the
plates plates plates plates cavities plates cavities -
FIGS. 11 to 14 illustrateplates - Some features of the
plates plate 20, for example, theouter surface 21 that receives thearticular body 10. For brevity, only the differences relative to theplate 20 are described in detail below. - The
plates plates pins pins plates anchoring mechanism 50 of theimplant 1. - As shown in
FIGS. 11 and 12 , theplate 420 includes anedge 424 and acavity 425 that are located on the front side of theplate 420. Theplate 420 also includes two through-openings 427 and two through-openings 429 that extend from the front side to a rear side of theplate 420. Theopenings 427 are generally similar to theopening 27 and theopenings 429 are generally similar to theopenings 129. In some embodiments, theopenings edge 424 and thecavity 425 and are disposed 90 degrees apart from each other about thepin 440. - In some embodiments, the
pin 440 has a cylindrical cross-sectional shape that is centered relative to theouter surface 21 of theplate 420. Thepin 440 includes an annularfront edge 442 that is located in therecess 425. Thepin 440 extends from the annularfront edge 442, through theplate 420, and to a rearannular edge 449. Thepin 440 also includes acylindrical bore 443 that extends through theplate 420 between theedges pin 440 has a greater height dimension at the rear side of theplate 420 compared to the front side of theplate 420. At the rear side of theplate 420, thepin 440 includes athread 448 that is adapted to couple to theanchoring mechanism 50 of theimplant 1. Thepin 440 defines an adjustment mechanism for rotatably adjusting theplate 420 relative to the anchoring axis X50. When the orientation of theplate 420 is adjusted relative to the axis X50, the positions of theholes - As shown in
FIGS. 13 and 14 , thepin 540 is similar to thepin 440 and includes the many of the same features. InFIGS. 13 and 14 , such features have reference numerals increased by 100 compared to those ofFIGS. 11 and 12 . For example, thepin 540 includesedges bore 543, and athread 548, which is adapted to couple to theanchoring mechanism 50 of theimplant 1. Theplate 520 further includes anedge 524 and acavity 525 that are located at the front side and two through-openings that are identical to theopenings 429. - In some embodiments, the
pin 540 is off-center relative to theouter surface 21 of theplate 520. Thepin 540 defines an adjustment mechanism for rotatably adjusting theplate 520 relative to the anchoring axis X50. When the orientation of theplate 520 is adjusted relative to the axis X50, the positions of the openings that receive securing screws are adjusted. In addition, the position of theouter surface 21 of theplate 520 is also adjusted due to the off-center position of thepin 540. - In some embodiments that are not depicted, the
pins anchoring mechanism 50 via different components, for example, with a rack type device, an expansion element, a snap ring, or the like. - The positions of each of the
plates plates plates outer surface 21 relative to the axis X50. Thus, the twoplates plates pin 540 of theplate 520. - The
implant 1 and/or the plates may take different forms without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the articular body, the anchoring mechanism, the securing mechanism and/or the adjustment mechanism may take different forms than the exemplary embodiments that are shown and described. - In addition, the features of the different embodiments may be, in their entirety or for some of them, combined with each other.
- Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
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1. A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, the glenoid implant being adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient and comprising:
an articular body for articulating the glenoid implant with a humeral component;
a plate for supporting the articular body;
an anchoring mechanism for anchoring the glenoid implant along an anchoring axis and adapted to be secured to the glenoid; and
a securing mechanism for securing the plate in position relative to the anchoring mechanism and the glenoid;
an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of the plate, before it is secured in position by the securing mechanism, in rotation about the anchoring axis and in translation transversely to the anchoring axis.
2. The glenoid implant according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a ball-type connection for selectively tiltably adjusting the position of the plate, before it is secured in position by the securing mechanism, relative to the anchoring axis.
3. The glenoid implant according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a groove formed in the plate, the groove extending in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis and facilitating adjustment of the position of the plate transversely to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis.
4. The glenoid implant according to claim 3 , wherein the groove includes at least two cavities that each define a distinct position of the plate transverse to the anchoring axis and independently of rotation of the plate about the anchoring axis.
5. The glenoid implant according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a pin that cooperates with the anchoring mechanism and the plate to adjust the position of the plate relative to the anchoring axis.
6. The glenoid implant according to claim 1 , wherein the articular body has one of an anatomic and a reversed configuration.
7. A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, the glenoid implant being adapted to be implanted in the glenoid of a patient and comprising:
an anchor adapted to be secured to the glenoid, the anchor defining an anchoring axis;
a base including a slot adapted to relatively movably receive the anchor, the slot and the anchor facilitating rotational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor about the anchoring axis and translational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor in a direction transverse to the anchoring axis; and
an articular body adapted to be supported by the base and to articulate with a humeral component.
8. The glenoid implant according to claim 7 , wherein the base further includes a hole, and further comprising a screw adapted to be received by the hole and secured to the glenoid to inhibit rotational and translational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor.
9. The glenoid implant according to claim 8 , wherein the screw is a multidirectional screw.
10. The glenoid implant according to claim 7 , wherein the slot includes a plurality of cavities adapted to receive the anchor, each of the cavities defining an eccentric axis about which the base is rotatably adjustable relative to the anchor.
11. The glenoid implant according to claim 7 , wherein the anchor includes:
an insert adapted to be secured to the glenoid; and
an adjustment pin adapted to be detachably coupled to the insert, the adjustment pin being adapted to be relatively movably received by the slot, the slot and the adjustment pin facilitating rotational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor about the anchoring axis and translational adjustment of the base relative to the anchor in the direction transverse to the anchoring axis.
12. The glenoid implant according to claim 11 , wherein the anchor further includes a screw adapted to engage the insert and be secured to the glenoid.
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